Villainous Lair Comics is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

1. Villainous Lair Comics

8.5
3220 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Adams North · 11 tips and reviews

Fluffi K.Fluffi Kitten: Best comic book store EVER. May be small. Now but its worth it for the freindly real customer service!

Tami B.Tami Baribeau: The new space is great. Tons of room for board and tabletop games along with comics and memorabilia.

Annie D.Annie Downing: I didn't expect this place to have so much stuff. Seemed small from the outside. The front is a comic book store, the back is a board gamers paradise! Any indy board game, they have it here. :D

Southern California Comics is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

2. Southern California Comics

7.4
8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #124, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Kearny Mesa · 14 tips and reviews

Amiee L.Amiee L: Great place to find $1 comics! And good selection

Brandon R.Brandon R: $1 for tons of older comics, or $10 for 12. They have new comics too of course.

JesJes: Kind of hidden, but the friendliest comic book joint in SD!

Comickaze is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

3. Comickaze

7.4
5517 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Clairemont Mesa East · 10 tips and reviews

OceanOcean: The best comic store in San Diego.

Ben H.Ben Hulett: Best comic shop ever.

Rhia W.Rhia W: Best place to go to for your favorite comics, manga, and especially illustration books by your favorite artists. This place is a gold mine!

San Diego Comics is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

4. San Diego Comics

7.2
6937 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Rolando · 6 tips and reviews

Brittany S.Brittany Summers: Best comic shop in San Diego. Frank and Greg are amazing resources to help you find new books, dive into old classics, or just learn more about the history of the industry.

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Annie D.Annie Downing: This is a really small comic book store, but I love the art on the wall. I have bought a few prints from this store. Venom, Wolverine, Batman to name a few.

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

5. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8.1
910 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Horton Plaza · 51 tips and reviews

Keith H.Keith Hendricks: The zoo is an easy day trip while waiting for comic con. Take the 7 bus and it's a ten minute straight shot.

FlickDirectFlickDirect: Perfect downtown location for Comic Con. Attached to shopping mall that has a movie theater, Starbucks, Macy's and CVS.

Charles E.Charles E.: Be careful, they overbook during San Diego Comic Con and they’ll ship you off to another hotel further from the convention hall than this one already is!

The Whiskey House is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

6. The Whiskey House

8.7
420 Third Avenue (J Street), San Diego, CA
Whisky Bar · Marina · 16 tips and reviews

Meah B.Meah B: The whiskey selection here is top notch. Even the beer selection is impressive. Great place to unwind at the end of Comic Con.

Danny N.Danny Nathan: One of the most extensive whiskey lists I’ve seen - bar none. The bartenders could have been more helpful/friendlier, but if you’re a whiskey drinker it’s well worth a stop.

Shelley M.Shelley Mills: Alex's Grumpy Gin- Uncle Val's Organic Gin, Jack Rudy Tonic, Calisaya, Lime

San Diego Comic Art Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

7. San Diego Comic Art Gallery

7.7
2765 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA
Art Gallery · Naval Training Center · 2 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: I didn't know we even had a comic art museum! This is awesome. It's right next to IDW!

Bob B.Bob Bretall: Knowledgeable guy runs the place who can tell you anything you need to know about comics. Wonderful displays of art and TMNT stuff.

Omni San Diego Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

8. Omni San Diego Hotel

8.2
675 L St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Hotel · East Village · 66 tips and reviews

Adam L.Adam L: check out happy hour in the bar. late hours and great pricing. even during comic con

칼리 노.칼리 노인: Come to San Diego for the convention? Give blood and Get free comic con swag.

Isabel R.Isabel Rivera: Excellent service, heated pool, jacuzzi, great location...no airport shuttle, paper thin walls

Book Off is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

9. Book Off

8.3
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd #128, San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Kearny Mesa · 25 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great selection of books, movies, games, and comics at discounted prices.

JC M.JC Montiel: Best place for cds and video games at real cheap prices. Even Japanese imports of all sorts

Jen A.Jen Amos: These books are CHEAP!!! Even cheaper than buying for books online! Check it out!

House of Blues San Diego is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

10. House of Blues San Diego

9.4
1055 5th Ave (btwn Broadway & C St), San Diego, CA
Music Venue · Central San Diego · 91 tips and reviews

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Warner Bros. Comic-Con 2011Warner Bros. Comic-Con 2011: Visit the DC Booth for plenty of comic book fun. #SP

Joseph N.Joseph Noguera: The food, the service, the live performance

Bub's at the Ballpark is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

11. Bub's at the Ballpark

8.2
715 J St (at 7th Ave.), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · East Village · 101 tips and reviews

Brandon H.Brandon Hoang: The best respite from Comic Con. Giant burgers, crispy tots, and a variety of beers on tap

Scott W.Scott Williams: What a great spot. Has big doors that open so you can feel the breeze. Their Bloody Mary is very good. My wife had the El Caliente mule and it was amazing.

DymphnaDymphna: Server didn't know if they served hot tea.... Hmmmmm

Taka Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

12. Taka Sushi

8.7
555 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Gaslamp · 66 tips and reviews

Álex T.Álex Torres: Best sushi in San Diego, I go there every year, several nights, while at Comic Con

Lydia B.Lydia Berkennou: I love Japanese food and this little gem in San Diego is the sushi place!

MM: High quality fresh fish. Good sushi rice. Easily one of the best Japanese places in San Diego. Quality comparable to Sushi Ota.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

13. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

8.2
1 Park Blvd (at Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Hotel · Central San Diego · 147 tips and reviews

Color Ink B.Color Ink Book: Central location next to Petco Park, Convention Center and downtown SD - see you in a few more months for Comic Con!

Marissa M.Marissa M: Ask for a room with a view and they will oblige! Great customer service - friendly staff. Walking distance to Gaslamp Quarter and stadium! Starbucks on property.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: The concierge has been begging me to throw another soirée since my masquerade party in 1998. And I would, if that party wasn’t still going on.

Kings Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

14. Kings Inn

7.7
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
Hotel · 18 tips and reviews

OrielleOrielle: Great place to stay for comic con.

Deanna F.Deanna Finchamp: Love it! People are great, rooms are great for the price and the pool/jacuzzi are awesome! Plus the waffle spot and amigo spot are delish :-)

Ashley C.Ashley Citrin: Love this place! Nice and cheap! We stay here every time we visit SD!

Lestat's Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Places for Comics in San Diego.

15. Lestat's Coffee House

8.5
3343 Adams Ave (at Felton St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Normal Heights · 107 tips and reviews

Christian S.Christian Spicer: Tuesday nights check out Lestat's Comedy Night. 9pm, free, all ages. Comics from Comedy Central, Tonight Show, HBO. Best weekly comedy show in SD, just saying.

Albert L.Albert Linton: The comedy show was fantastic. The crowd loved the comics. It was a fantastic night all around. I'm so looking forward to playing that room again. Loved every thing about it!

Madison R.Madison Rose: Lestats is one of my favorite places in town to meet up and hangout with friends over a latte and cheesecake. The sandwiches are super fresh and delicious and they never ever close.